How to Say "smuggler" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “smuggler” is “traficante” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Capturaron al traficante de armas en la frontera sur.
They captured the arms trafficker on the southern border.
La traficante de personas fue condenada a muchos años de prisión.
The human trafficker was sentenced to many years in prison.
El gobierno está luchando contra los traficantes de drogas.
The government is fighting against the drug dealers/traffickers.
Gender Neutrality
Since 'traficante' ends in -e, it is gender-neutral. The only thing that changes when referring to a man or a woman is the article before it: 'el traficante' (the male trafficker) or 'la traficante' (the female trafficker).
Using 'traficante' for traffic lights
Mistake: “Using 'traficante' to mean 'traffic light' or 'traffic controller'.”
Correction: The correct words for traffic light are 'semáforo' or 'luz de tráfico'. 'Traficante' refers only to someone who trades or deals.
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